Actions and Spectrum
Activating the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain is how the prescription weight-loss medication lorcaserin works to suppress hunger and increase feelings of fullness. It works pharmacologically by selectively activating the serotonin 2C receptor.
Regarding its range of applications, lorcaserin has been given the go-ahead for usage in people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, which is considered obese, or in those with a BMI of 27 or higher who have at least one weight-related illness, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
